Our 2018 art show was so fantastic! It was a wonderful showing of so many pieces of art from all of our students; I LOVE doing it every year & I get so proud of our awesome artists. A hearty thank you to all of my parent volunteers giving their time & donations to help make the show such a success.

Currently we are starting to wrap up the year but have some great projects still to work on!

thank you to everyone who came out & supported our empty bowls dinner! it was a resounding success! we raised over $2500 to give to st anthony’s foundation. next up: the ART SHOW!! stay tuned for details.

We have been busily working in the atelier! Kindergarten is currently working on their spooky pasta skeletons & self portraits. 1st grade is busy on their halloween skeleton project as well. 2nd grade is learning about the day of the dead & 3rd grade is finishing their Henri Rousseau mysterious jungle drawings. 4th grade has started their Native American headdresses (tablitas) after finishing up their Andy Warhol inspired portraits. 5th grade is learning all about drawing skills from real life & 6th grade is starting on their extended self portrait chair sculptures. 7th grade is working on their Bal de Paris project & their Pablo Picasso sculptures. 8th grade is currently working on their ceramic figures after the artist Viola Frey. We are having a terrific autumn so far!

*Philosophically I believe in the excitement of creating art, knowing the how & the WHY as to making & looking at art, & in knowing how to take pride in one's own creations. I believe students should be able to speak about their works as well as make their art. I think children should have a great time in expressing themselves in my classroom!

*Philosophically, I believe that in middle school it is imperative that my students be able to talk about their work. I strive for them to not only understand the process, but also how to be a creator -- & more importantly, to be able to think critically & discuss the reasons WHY we make art. I want them to be aware of contemporary artists & artwork & know that art is a viable & important part of being a human being on the planet! Of course, I also wish for them to have an enjoyable time in the creating of their artworks!